Old St. Pat’s Young Adults
Introducing Old St. Patrick’s ministry for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, married and single. The mission of Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Ministry is to nourish and support the spiritual growth and personal balance of young adults in their 20’s and 30’s by fostering relationships, serving God and others, and exploring the faith journey. This is realized through offering such as speaker events, small faith groups, service opportunities and social gatherings. Contact Keara Coughlin, director of Young Adult Ministry at kearac@oldstpats.org or 312.798.2328.
To download the Young Adult calendar click below:
| May 2008 |
Events:
Adult Confirmation Preparation
For the Least of My Brothers and Sisters
Final Night of the Living Ignatian Speaker Series 2008
Young Adult Faith-Sharing Groups
Old St. Patrick's Young Adult Ministry Mailing List
Adult Confirmation Preparation
at Old St. Patrick’s Church
Tuesdays, from May 13 – June 17
Have you been baptized and received your first Holy Communion in the Catholic tradition, but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? If you are interested in being confirmed this year, please call Keara Coughlin at 312.798.2328, or email her at kearac@oldstpats.org to set up an appointment to discuss this process.
Confirmation preparation sessions meet from 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from May 13 – June 17 in the Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, 711 W. Monroe. The celebration of Confirmation will take place at Old St. Patrick’s Church on Sunday, June 22 at the 5 p.m. Mass at Old St. Patrick’s. Please call or email Keara for further questions.
For the Least of My Brothers and Sisters:
A retreat for young adults focused on Peace and Justice
May 16-18, 2008
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House
Barrington, Illinois
St. Ignatius of Loyola extended Christ’s invitation to all of us to become “men and women for others.” Each of us is asked to explore how the Gospel calls us to serve others in a variety of ways. This retreat challenges us to see where we can increase our response to the marginalized in our communities.
For the Least is a retreat for young adults in their 20s and 30s, men and women, single and married. The weekend will include:
• Team members sharing their lives of faith and service
• Time and space for your own reflection
• Talking one-on-one with a priest or spiritual director
• Socializing with others who share the spirit of service
• The celebration of Mass and reconciliation
For more information or to register, go to the Charis Ministries events page <http://www.charisministries.org/events/charis_calendar_next.html> . (Registration for this retreat ends May 12)
Hope Sunday
May 18, 2008
When the day of Pentecost came, it found them
gathered in one room. ~ Acts 2:1
We rise to the hope that church can be born again … and again … and again, but not without each other. We invite you - the young adults of Old St. Patrick's to join with other members, and friends at 10 a.m. on May 18, 2008, the first Sunday following Pentecost Day, for a special spirit-filled and bold celebration of the Eucharist at the UIC Forum.
We yearn to celebrate with you a Pentecost Moment in the life of Old St. Patrick’s Church.
Without you it will NOT be the same!
All were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamations as the Spirit prompted them. ~ Acts 2:4
The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform hosts:
We are God’s Family
Inter-faith Prayer Service
May 29, 2008
6:30-8:30 p.m.
At Holy Family Parish
1080 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago
The Church continues walking with immigrant families as we work for comprehensive immigration reform. Join your brothers and sisters for an interfaith celebration with the Priests for Justice for Immigrants and Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants to renew our hope, love and the unity of God’s family – where all things are possible. We will unite with Jewish, Muslim, and other Christian communities along with our own Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller to celebrate our call to be one family of God.
*A procession will begin at University of Illinois Chicago’s John Paul II Newman Center – 700 S. Morgan, Chicago. Please meet there at 6:30 p.m. to walk together to Holy Family Parish just blocks away.
Please bring a family photo that will be used during the celebration. The photo will not be returned but will be delivered to Chicago offices of the presidential candidates as a reminder of our commitment to the family of God and the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
For more information, please contact Keara at kearac@oldstpats.org or 312.798.2328.
Final Night of the Living Ignatian Speaker Series 2008
Lorraine Snyder reflects on Living the Resurrection:Setting the World on Fire One Day at a Time
May 29, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Name Cathedral
735 N. State Street
Join fellow young adults to hear from Old St. Pat’s member and friend Lorraine Snyder talk about how we might start to accept some of the countless daily invitations we receive to live the Resurrection in our busy lives.
There is no registration or cost for this event! Simply follow the signs at the Cathedral parish center.
Coming Soon:
Old St. Patrick’s Church
young adult ministry hosts
Theology on Tap 2008
Sunday evenings
July 13, 27, and August 3
More to details to come….
(If you are interested in helping plan or host these evenings, please contact Keara at kearac@oldstpats.org or 312.798.2328)
Young Adult Faith-Sharing Groups ~ sign-up now!
Several small faith-sharing groups for young adults from Old St. Patrick’s have begun to meet. If you are interested in joining one of these, please contact Keara at kearac@oldstpats.org or 312.798.2328.
Old St. Patrick's Young Adult Ministry Mailing List
Would you like to be added to the Old St. Pat’s Young Adult Ministry mailing list? Please email the following information: name, address, phone number, birth date, and email address to Keara Coughlin at kearac@oldstpats.org. We will be sure to keep you updated on OSP Young Adult Ministry events!
Sunday Nights at Dugan’s
Come join fellow Old St. Pat’s young adults after the 5 p.m. Mass at Dugan’s Irish Pub. After Mass we’ll gather on the steps in front of church and walk over to Dugan’s (128 S. Halsted) to hang out and hear more about the Old St. Pat’s young adult scene. All young adults in their twenties and thirties, married and single are welcome. Please note that on the second Sunday of the month we will not go to Dugan’s, but instead gather in the church hall for After Five.